Alwada

Alwada is a village located in Dhanera taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Dhanera (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Alvada is the gram panchayat of Alwada village.

Here you can discover what makes Alwada unique in its vibrant Dhanera-Banas Kantha region. You’ll see Alwada’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Alwada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Alwada is 507665. The village spans a total geographical area of 1827.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 385545. Dhanera is nearest town to Alwada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Alwada village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanera Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Banaskantha Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Alwada

Population of Alwada

According to the 2011 Census, Alwada has a total population of about 4,653, with approximately 2,400 males and 2,253 females. The sex ratio is around 938 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 817 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 556 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 377. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.05%, with male literacy at about 57.08% and female literacy near 32.22%. There are around 771 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Alwada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Alwada

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Alwada. As per the 2011 stats, Alwada had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Alwada

Knowing the nearby villages of Alwada helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Alwada.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alwada